Veles and Alay played to a 0-0 draw in an International Club Friendly on February 18th, 2026. The match, with a late kick-off at 21:00, concluded without a goal. The Russian club hosted the Kyrgyz side in a fixture that prioritized defensive organization and fitness over attacking flair. The goalless stalemate, while not providing goals for spectators, offered both teams a solid workout and a chance to assess defensive units in a match setting.